Rope Harness

KyLimbwalker

KyLimbwalker

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KySawyer and I were on a job yesterday- we had a pin oak and a weeping willow to prune. Fourth job of the day. I didn't have my saddle- so I went old school on the willow: Bowline on a bight with the tail wrapped around my waist half-hitched above the bowline then to the friction hitch.

Can anyone guess which hitch I used?
 
Here's a couple of ways to make one that might be a bit more comfortable...but not much :)

http://www.altrec.com/published/climb/skills/makingyourownharness/

Using one form of a three loop bowline is a bit safer than a bowline on a bight. A BOB is like a sui-slide harness, no let straps to keep the butt strap in position. A three loop is more like a leg strap harness and not too uncomfy.

When a few of us were sitting around watching the MC at the ITCC in Nashville I wondered out loud how many of the climbers in the ITCC would be able to do a 'work climb' if all that was available was a rope...no biners, throwlines or other parts. In the group I sat with a couple of guys said that they couldn't but the were going to learn how. Having the knowledge and skills to be able to get the job done with basic tools is very important.

Glad to hear that you crossed paths with a source of knowledge!
 

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Mr KentuckySawyer....was that the hitch that Sean was showing us at Vermeer?

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You can call me Cory, Jeremy. That was the hitch Sean mentioned although I'm unsure of my spelling. It is NOT however the knot KyLimbwalker tied with his "saddle of pain."

Think old school.
 
And the prize goes to Jeremy, aka WoodlandTC. Of course I used the tautline. What else could I use. When in Rome.....


And yes, the rope harness ain't no picnic. I had to laugh: as soon as I got down, the neighbor called over: "Did he (homeowner) ask about that limb? Would you mind getting that too? Is that a problem?"

I think she kept talking because of the look I was giving her.

I did get the limb, but from the ground with a polesaw. A rope saddle every couple of years is enough for me. Just to keep it real.
 
I take it I have to forfeit my prize?
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I hadn't thought about a prize, but now I guess I'll have to think up something for Scotty and Jeremy to fight over. What about the socks I was wearing that day (unwashed). Maybe I could send one to each of you. That way, every time you think of climbing in a rope harness, you will think of my stinky feet. Which is kind of how it feels. Establish a Pavlov response.
 
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